Chapter 15 Flashcards
Define the steps in critical thinking
recognize that an issue exists, analyzing information about the issue, evaluating information, and make conclusions
Define evidence based knowledge
knowledge based on research or clinical expertise
Define Truth Seeking
seek the true meaning of a situation
Define open-mindness
Be tolerant of different views an one’s own prejudices
Define Analyticity
Anticipate possible results or consequences
Define Systematicity
be organized
Define Self confidence
trust in your own reasoning process
Define inquisitiveness
be eager to acquire new knowledge and value learning
Define Maturity
reflect on your own judgements
3 levels of critical thinking
- basic 2. complex 3. commitment
Define basic critical thinking
the learner trusts that experts have the right answers for every problem; thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules or principles
Define Complex critical thinking
learners begin to separate themselves from experts and analyze and examine choices more independently
Define Commitment Critical thinking
Learners anticipate the need to make choices without assistance from others and accept accountability
Define scientific method
systematic,ordered approach to gathering data and solving problems
Define Problem solving
obtain information and then use the information plus what you already know to find a solution
define decision making
focuses on problem resolution
Define diagnostic reasoning
determining a patient’s health stauts after you have assigned meaning to the behaviors and symptoms presented
Define inference
process of drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence
Define clinical decision making
careful reasoning so the best options are chosen for the best outcomes
Define nursing process
five-step clinical decision making approach
List 5 components of critical thinking
- knowledge base
- experience
- critical thinking competencies
- Attitudes
- standards
what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of confidence
speak with conviction and always be prepared to perform care safely
what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of thinking indeendently
read the nursing literaure
what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of fairness
listen to both sides in any discussion
